Some concept

Some concept art. The background, a plateau that the dolls and heart(not up) stand upon. Rudo is the main doll trying to get out of a never-ending cycle.

Some reference and inspirations

 The above pictures are some examples that I used for reference or inspiration for my short film for school called "No Matter What" . The following links are also for reference and inspiration:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAH4klqLTXg&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD8uQzu0IL0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1Dxn3VWOws
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOfy5LDpEHo
http://www.youtube.com/user/katytowell
http://www.marinmommies.com/blogs/andrew/alma-creepy-dolls-and-fantastic-animated-short-film
http://www.pixelnitrate.com/sebastians_voodoo
http://www.movieweb.com/movie/9/original-short-film